2025-014 Consulting Services for New Financial Management Software

The Town of Salem, NH is seeking a consultant to provide services for drafting a request for proposals and implementing new financial management software. The scope of work includes creating a new chart of accounts and assisting the town with the transition to the new financial software. The consultant should have experience with municipal financial advisory services, particularly with creating RFPs for new financial management software and transitioning to new financial management software. The proposal should include a cover letter, experience and qualifications, project team, and cost proposal. The town reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to limit the procurement to a portion based on the availability of funds. Key points to consider: • The town currently uses MuniSmart as its financial accounting software. • The new financial management software should include modules for general ledger, payroll, accounts receivable, utilities, accounts payable, bank reconciliation, cash receipting, purchase orders, property taxes, budgeting, and fixed assets. • The consultant should have experience with municipal financial advisory services and should be able to provide a team with the necessary skills and expertise to complete the project. • The proposal should include a cost proposal that is sufficiently itemized and allows for a clear understanding of the division of costs between services, fees, and products.